Three Things to Consider Before Buying a Digital Camera

Here are 3 quick things you should consider before buying your next digital camera:

1. Size - make sure it's the right size. Don't buy a SLR digital camera because it's the best out there. Sometimes they might not be convenient to carry around. Buy a camera that won't get on the way. Also, don't buy a camera that it's too small. Buy one that you can handle and that you can press the buttons easily.
2. Price - this is probably one of the big factor that everyone thinks through before buying a digital camera. But, do not let that turn you off. Also, don't go rushing and buy the most expensive camera out there. Don't buy the latest model either. Buy what you can use. If you can afford one digital camera and are in a tight budget, buy the one you can afford and will be using for a least 3 years.
3. Features - consider the features you need. Like the optical zoom, the digital zoom, the mega pixels, the flash, view screen size and the auto settings. Also, you should get a camera where you can manual set the aperture and shutter speed. It's probably best to get the one with the most optical zoom available. 3X optical zoom should be enough for most pictures you take. Digital zoom are like a bonus.

It's also okay to get several cameras (if you can afford them). Get a nice higher end camera so you can take really crisp pictures. Use it for special events to take memorable pictures. And get a cheaper and easy to carry digital camera. You can carry this one around with you all the time. You might take this to the beach, to play sports or to take pictures in crowded places like in a restaurant.

I recommend to look at the type of memory cards and batteries the camera uses. I myself like the camera that uses the SD memory cards and normal batteries like AA types.

Memory is very important for picture taking. But, they can be the most expensive item aside from the camera itself. You will spend more money with cameras that limit your choices of memory cards.

Also, it is very important that you can quickly get batteries when you run out and not worry about recharging them. If you don't care what batteries the camera uses, then, make sure to get an extra backup battery. And remember to have them fully charge before using your camera. The good thing about cameras that uses AA batteries is that you can buy rechargable AA batteries. And if you out of charge in the middle of a shoot, it is easy and economical to buy AA batteries.

Good shoot and good pictures. Until next time...

David